Whereas, the Administration uses cross-subsidization as a mechanism to
successfully manage the University budget,

And whereas, the 2004 Athletics Task Force Report endorsed by the University
Senate recommended that the Athletic Department make "meaningful contributions"
to the general fund to underscore the connection between athletics and academia,

And whereas, the Legacy Fund provides the opportunity for flexibility in the
Athletic Department's budget,

Be it moved that:

The Athletic Department, Administration, and Faculty work together to
outline a mechanism that, under the appropriate fiscal conditions, would allow
the Athletic Department to provide a meaningful proportion of their yearly
revenues to the general fund to aid the academic mission of the university.

Passed at the
13
February 2008 meeting of the UO Senate.
Financial Impact: Unknown